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1. ISTANA BUDAYA
National Theatre of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
School of Architecture, Building and Design
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
March Intake 2016 | Semester 2
Architecture Culture and History II | ARC60203
Group Members:
Vun Tze Ling | 0323301 |Building Construction, Structure & Material Analysis
Wee Sue Wen |0322633 |Building Style and Concept Comparison | Compilation
Wong Cho Mun | 0322723 |Architectural Elements and Components Analysis
Wong Mei Xin |0323824 |Architectural Layout of Building
Wong Yun Teng |0323454 |Architectural Style Analysis
Oscar Wong Zheng Yang | 0319674 |Site Context Analysis

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12. Fig 5.1.2 Elevation of Istana budaya
Fig 5.1.1 Plan of Istana Budaya
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15. Symmetry and balance
Balance is achieved in this building to create a visual equilibrium. As shown in the diagram below,
the layout of Istana Budaya is simple and basic as it is symmetrical on the vertical axis.
Geometry
The shape of the building roof portrays the ‘sirih junjung’. It was constructed according to a roof
type called gable roof. The roof of Istana Budaya is a repetition of gable roof and it was
constructed using the ‘folding’ method.
Hierarchy (Public to private)
The lobby is a public space and open to all the visitors. The auditorium is a semi private space; it
is opened when there is an event. The stage and rehearsal hall is a private space as it is only
opened to those who are authorized.
Fig 5.4.1 Plan of Istana Budaya
Fig 5.4.2 Elevation of Istana Budaya
Fig 5.4.3 Section of Istana Budaya
5.4 Organization analysis
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16. 6.1 Architecture Style Analysis
Malaysian Architecture combines many styles from different ethnic groups and cultures such as from
Islamic, Chinese, Malay, Indian as well as European colonists from the past. Malay architecture differs
throughout Malaysia, up North seems to have taken influences from Thailand houses while those from the
South are influenced by Indonesia (specifically Java).
Wood has been one of the most common and vital material in Malay architecture history. From
Kampung houses to royal palaces, the use of wood is prominent. Aside from wood, Malay architecture also
incorporates bamboo and leaves.
Malay timber houses (vernacular houses) has common similarities and style amongst all of them, which are:
Images from https://vernacularmelaka.wordpress.com/2011/01/01/vernacular-architecture/, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415457134346217932/,
http://lensahijau.blogspot.my/2012/10/the-establishment-of-air-house-standard_18.html,
Figure 6.1.5 shows a typical Malay vernacular house
6.0 Architecture Style Analysis
Figure 6.1.1 Built on stilts
Figure 6.1.2 Have stairs leading to
the house
Figure 6.1.3 Partitioned
rooms
Figure 6.1.4 Vernacular roofs Figure 6.1.5 Covered with decoration
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17. Image 6.2.2 and Image 6.6.3 shows the main staircase leading up to IB
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19. Images from (refer to sources below the image)
Elements Description Original Source Implemented in IB
Wau Bulan ★ Is a traditional kite used
as the main motive of
the theatre’s floor
(image source
http://www.malaysianmade.com/)
(image source
http://e-gov.my/biotech/)
Sirih Junjung ★ a multi-tier floral
arrangement of “sirih”/
betel leaves
★ a symbolic piece for
Malay weddings,
festivities and
welcoming ceremonies
★ Used in the roof of the
theatre.
(image source
http://www.pnm.gov.my/sirihpinang/sp-
sirihjunjung1.htm)
Rumah
Melayu
★ The layout of the
building follows the
general layout of the
typical Malay house
(image source
https://noraishah.files.wordpress.com)
A. Ruang Dapur
B. Rumah Ibu
C. Serambi
★ The
serambi
★
Rumah
Ibu
★
The
rumah
dapur
★ Serambi is the lobby
and foyer
★ Rumah Ibu is the
auditorium
★ The rumah dapur is
stage and rehearsal hall
Figure 6.3.1
Figure 6.3.2
Figure 6.3.3
Figure 6.3.4
Figure 6.3.5
Figure 6.3.6
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Table 6.3
Figure 6.3.7 Figure 6.3.8
Figure 6.3.9 Figure 6.3.10
Figure 6.3.11
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Figure 6.3.13
Figure 6.3.14
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21. Wee Sue Wen 0322633
Images from https://en.wikiarquitectura.com/index.php/Malaysian_National_Theatre,_Istana_Budaya
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Sydney_Opera_House,_botanic_gardens_1.jpg
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22. Figure 7.1.1 Sketch of Istana
Budaya Roof and Plateau
Figure 7.1.2 Sketch of
Sydney Opera Roof and
Plateau
Figure 7.1.3 Traditional Moon
Kite
Figure 7.1.4 betel leaves
arrangement
Figure 7.1.4 Peeled Orange
Figure 7.1.5 Sydney Opera House
Sketch
Figure 7.1.6 Pattern of the
Roof shape
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23. Images from https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/image/site-plan-sydney-opera-house-red-book
http://pinkyartsgarage.blogspot.my/2014/07/visit-istana-budaya.html
http://www.prestigiousvenues.com/venue/sydney-opera-house/
Provide venue for national
and international events
and performing arts
Figure 7.1.7 Theatre in Istana Budaya Figure 7.1.8 Theatre in Sydney Opera
House
Figure 7.1.9 Site context of Istana
Budaya
Figure 7.1.10 Site Context of
Sydney Opera House
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Figure 7.2.1 Istana Budaya
Figure 7.2.2 Sydney Opera House

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